Mixing Punchy Drums for Rock and Metal
August 26, 2021
Punchy drums play a HUGE role in rock and metal music. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to the mixing process. That’s
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Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music
June 15, 2021
The mellotron may be an old instrument, but it’s all over modern music. Just listen to the score for The Mandalorian If you want to
True Peak Meter: What it is and How to Use it
May 21, 2021
Not using a true peak meter? Your songs are probably clipping without you realizing it. This guide to true peak meters will teach you everything
Pitch Shifter: What It Is and How to Use It
May 14, 2021
A pitch shifter is not just a corrective tool, which is what it started as. Producers are getting creative with it. They’re using pitch shifters
Convolution Reverb: What it is and How to Use it
April 30, 2021
Need realistic reverb for your mixes? Convolution reverb may be the trick. Today you’ll learn what convolution reverb is and when you should use it.
Spotify LUFS: How Loud Should Your Songs Be?
April 23, 2021
Want to make sure your music sounds terrific on Spotify? Today you’ll learn how Spotify adjusts the volume of your songs. And what you can
How to Release an Album: Key Tips for Independent Musicians
April 16, 2021
Releasing an album is a big deal. It’s a lot of work and requires planning. But it’s totally worth it. And totally doable. I want
How to Use Melodyne: Pitch Correction 101
March 26, 2021
If you want to make pro music, you can’t have out-of-tune vocals. Messy vocals sound amateur, like you didn’t try hard enough. Today you’ll learn
Shure SM57 Review: The Workhorse of Pro Audio
March 19, 2021
Walk into any professional recording studio and you’ll probably see a Shure SM57. In fact, I can almost guarantee the studio owns at least one
The Proximity Effect: Recording Basics for Pro Results
March 12, 2021
You may have heard audio engineers throw around the term “proximity effect.” It sounds complicated, but it’s really not. And it’s something you’ll need to
